Planning for Change in Higher Education. Conclusion of the NBUC Functional Study. R & D for Higher Education.

In 1974 the Swedish national higher education agency undertook a study of educational planning at the local and regional levels. It was hoped that by investigating and discussing the problems involved the study would contribute to discussion within institutions and planning bodies prior to implementation of the 1977 national reform of higher education. The focus was to be on planning in which decentralization could be combined with attainment of national policy goals, effectiveness, and capacity for innovation. This report summarizes the progress and results of the study. (MSE)